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Survival kit-and suturing
Started this discussion. Last reply by John A. Feb 21. 18 Replies 0 Likes
I'm putting together a little bug-out kit...part survival, part medical/first aid.I'm probably going to get a couple of sutures/needles/needle holder. I think.Any docs/nurses/paramedics care to…Continue
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"As clearly mentioned in what I said "it's great for small stuff", is exactly what was mentioned. If your intestines are laying in your lap, I believe your problems are more pronounced than trying to decide what to suture it up…"
Sean O' replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"I feel there is a definite difference between wilderness/survival medicine and clinical medicine. I actually have a lot more experience working in wilderness/austere environments than clinical environments, but can negotiate both when I need to. The…"
rowdy replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"Ah I'm sorry I thought you meant IVs in general during an emergency situation.
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Sean O' replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"Yup. I have been trained in surgery, anesthesia, and taught tactical medicine in at least 3 different countries not including the U.S. and am very familiar with IV's, sutures, tourniquets, etc.
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rowdy replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"Superglue is not intended as a means to seal a wound, just because you medic thought it was a good idea doesn't make it right. Superglue isn't used in medical applications, there is medical glue but regardless if the wound requires…"
"I've patched myself up many times in the field with super glue and carried it in my hit kit. Our medic carried super glue. So no, it's not a ridiculous idea. It's actually great for small stuff."
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Paul_of_TX replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"A guy removes a huge nail from a wooden bridge to repair his stove while on a recreation hike?
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Sean O' replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"This depends. Tourniquets are used to control a life threatening bleed. Dressings and bandages are used for smaller/slower bleeds. Eviscerations should be moistened and covered in plastic to prevent the wound from drying out, then secured with…"
rowdy replied to Joseph's discussion Survival kit-and suturing"Tourniquet, you're not going to be giving yourself stitches. If the wound is severe enough to the point of being life threatening then a tourniquet is the option you would take, otherwise pressure and bandaging. If you're…"
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